Chris Jericho has responded to the rumors that swirled prior to his April return to AEW, when many fans speculated he might instead head back to WWE. That speculation, Jericho acknowledged, helped amplify the surprise and conversation around his eventual decision to rejoin AEW.

Speaking with David Shoemaker of Ringer Wrestling, Jericho addressed the chatter and offered his perspective on the rumors and the lead-up to his comeback, clarifying his stance and the factors that influenced his choice.

Originally reported by Fightful: https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/chris-jericho-wwe-rumors-306025.

Dave Meltzer offered follow-up information to his prior reporting that WWE higher-ups have been speculating AEW’s media rights deal with Paramount may not be renewed. Meltzer stressed that the chatter is coming from backstage conversations and that neither Paramount nor AEW has issued a formal decision or announcement.

He warned that the situation remains fluid, with negotiations and corporate strategy able to shift outcomes quickly, and urged fans to treat the reports as developing rather than definitive. Originally reported by Wrestling Inc.: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/2175644/wwe-aew-paramount-rumors-circulating-backstage/.